hassium
The origin and history of hassium.
Etymology
The name comes from Latin Hassia, meaning Hesse, the region where the institute that first synthesised the element is located, with -ium added.
The origin and history of hassium.
The name comes from Latin Hassia, meaning Hesse, the region where the institute that first synthesised the element is located, with -ium added.
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